
Can the tablet help revive the print industry?
Taking a look at the potential for success for the mobile device as Toronto Star prepares to follow the path of La Presse with a major investment in a tablet edition.

Vancouver-based Glacier Media sells slew of pubs
The deal sees Annex Business Media and Newcom Business Media acquire a variety of the company’s trade brands and their assets for $19.7 million.

L’Oreal inks integration deal with eTalk for The Brush Contest
Details on the partnership heralded as a global best practice, as the brand aims to reach a younger demo, and tap into the popularity of YouTubers.

Pink Triangle Press to shutter print editions of Xtra!
The gay and lesbian publisher is moving to an all-digital format.

Weddingbells’ inspiration-focused approach
As the title celebrates 30 years, Lilia Lozinski, SVP, St. Joseph Media, is hoping a new reader engagement strategy will ring with its audience.

Former Torontoist owner named publisher of Toronto Life
Ken Hunt (pictured) is taking over the role from David Hamilton.

Cottage Life launches product line
The multimedia company is moving into retail by licensing 70 products.

Postmedia sees digital boost
After a number of quarters in the red the media co has posted a digital profit, though overall numbers at the company are still down, according to its latest financial report.

New publisher at Canada Wide Media
Charlene Rooke has left her position in custom content at the Globe to join the B.C.-based company.

TC Media signs with Sunwing
The media co is now representing advertising for the travel company’s publications, plane wraps and in-flight TV.

Toronto Star plans hiring spree for tablet edition
A mix of journalists and designers will come on board as the paper prepares for a fall 2015 launch.

House and Home updates its ad offering
The magazine is also extending the reach of its online show with the launch of a smart TV app.

Vancouver’s newest lifestyle print launch
Vitamindaily.com has spun off into a new print product called Vita, to be distributed in Glacier Media Group papers in the Vancouver area.

Canadian Living’s forward-looking 40th
The magazine’s year-long anniversary celebration will feature campaigns around 12 guest editors.

Rogers mags take stand on sexual assault
Seven of the media co’s outlets have launched Project 97 – a year-long initiative to advance the discussion around sexual assault.